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Spectators also watched the teams lay a commemorative wreath, and listened to a talk from ex-Premier League player and director of football at Middlesbrough College, Neil Maddison.

The event was organised by local historian Martin Peagam, who is also a former assistant principal at Middlesbrough College.

Martin, who also delivered a talk about the history of the tournament, said: “The match was far more than just a football game – it was also a symbol of wider change taking place in society.

Action from the latest match (Image: Doug Moody Photography)

“Participation of women in football, alongside the involvement of women in industries that had traditionally been viewed as the exclusive preserve of men, changed perceptions of the role of women in society.

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“The young women who took part in those football teams 100 years ago were as much the pioneers of that change as any political activists or politicians – and they deserve to be celebrated today.”

Ladies football teams from Middlesbrough Female Academy and Gateshead Female Academy played a match at Middlesbrough College to re-enact a football match from 100 years ago (Image: Doug Moody Photography)

Zoe Lewis, principal at Middlesbrough College, said: “I’m delighted the college was able to host an event with such historical significance.

“And of course I’m thrilled Teesside was able to get revenge for being beaten 100 years ago!”